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WHAT IS FENUGREEK (METHIKA)?

Fenugreek is known as Trigonella foenum - graecum scientifically. This is native to Europe. Fenugreek is an erect herb with white flowers and brownish angular seeds. These are known as fenugreek seeds. Common Indian name is Methi which is very commonly used in Indian kitchen. Fenugreek seed are aromatic and flavorful. These are bitter in taste. Fenugreek seed are rich in vitamins like thiamin, folic acid, niacin, vitamins A, B6, C and minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, manganese etc.

FENUGREEK CAPSULES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Fenugreek Capsules by Planet Ayurveda are standardized extract of best quality fenugreek or called Methika in Sanskrit. Regular use on daily basis is highly advised.

WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY DIABETES (MADHUMEHA)?

Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease where there is high levels of blood sugar in the body. Here body is not able to make proper use of insulin due to the hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Absence of insulin which is produced by the pancreas organ or less production leads to this condition. It may be type 1 or type 2. Where there is no synthesis of insulin is type 1 and less insulin production by body is termed as type 2.

This is known as Madhumeha according to Ayurveda. Madhu means honey and Meha means urine. Madhumeha is best correlated with Vataja meha where Vata is involved in its Prakupit awastha with Kapha. Vata is one among three doshas or energies of body which indicates deterioration of body organs/dhatus that's why diabetes affects number of body organs and comes with lot of complications in body. One more causative factor is accumulation of some specific toxins (Ama) which gets settle down in pancreas and hinder its normal functions.

Ayurveda says that Madhumeha is a Maha roga that when goes out of control may lead to many complications like neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy and myopathy.

If we talk about Madhumeha management as per Ayurveda, we say that person needs to change his or her diet and life style pattern along with some natural supplements. Dietary and lifestyle changes with herbs helps to rejuvenate the body cells and allow them to perform their functions properly.

Ayurveda defines healthy person as the individual with balanced rate of Agni (metabolism), Doshas (bio-energies), Dhatus (body muscles and tissues), and Malas (unwanted wastes). The healthy individual is self-established with his senses, soul and mind fully in sync with each other and maintaining a total harmony with internal peace.

Herbal remedy is of two types. Some of them tone up the health of a healthy person and some others helps to deal with body ailment.

Causes/Nidaan of Madumeha

Excessive intake of foods which are heavy to digest like fried foods, junk foods, excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates etc. along with lack of exercises, mental stress, excessive sleep may be the contributing causative factors for diabetes.

This small book is an introduction to Ayurveda, written by Dr. Vikram Chauhan - MD (Ayurveda) This is useful for students, general public and people interested in natural remedies, yoga and herbs. Read More...